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DF03 HUV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,730 mi
Last recorded118,730 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 118,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,276 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r - seatbelt not fully examined

Engine Oil leaks - BAD

Front and rear tyres differ in size (Profile)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 111,275 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted n/s/r - seatbelt not fully examined

Engine Oil leaks - BAD

Front and rear tyres differ in size (Profile)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,201 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,200 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,527 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,572 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 83,568 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 83,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,724 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 68,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion on exhaust tailbox

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,365 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 57,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 45,431 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,657 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DF03 HUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF03 HUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF03 HUV registered?

DF03 HUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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